Vacancy - Projectleader - Intermediate/Senior

Rotterdam Engineering BV; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Time-for-time compensation

Home office allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Rotterdam Engineering BV is seeking a Project Leader to convert client needs and stakeholder requirements into detailed designs that the project team will execute. You will oversee the project scope, budget, and timeline, while guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities include client coordination, stakeholder management, and permit documentation. The role covers diverse disciplines and offers opportunities for growth within a people-oriented engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a comparable role.
• A technical HBO or WO degree (Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace).
• Strong organizational skills and clear communication.
• Independent thinker and assertive in beliefs.
• Good understanding of stakeholders' interests.
• Flexible and curious; able to see a broad perspective.
• Proactive and solution-oriented; works well solo or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client needs and develop a technical brief for the team.
• Identify stakeholders and ensure their requirements are reflected in the design.
• Prepare documentation for permits and manage project scope, budget, and timeline.
• Supervise colleagues handling designs, calculations, reports and analyses.
• Oversee project development across multiple disciplines (Water, Hydrogen, Heat, Steam, Natural Gas, Drinking Water).

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Client coordination

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

At Rotterdam Engineering, a specialist in the development and implementation of underground transport pipeline systems, we are experts in underground pipelines. Our projects primarily take place in public spaces, meaning that your project design must not only meet the client's requirements but also those of various stakeholders.

As a Project Leader, you will be instrumental in converting client needs and stakeholder requirements into a detailed design that your team will execute. You will oversee the project's scope, budget, and timeline, while also managing the capacity of your project team.

Your responsibilities

As a Project Leader, you will play a crucial role in the realization and management of the project. More specifically:

Client Coordination

Interpret the client’s request and develop a technical brief for your team. It is crucial to keep the client updated on all progress throughout the duration of the project

Stakeholder Management

Identify all stakeholders within the project's scope and ensure their requirements and expectations are clearly outlined. Conduct consultations to incorporate these requirements into the design and assess their impact on project execution.

Some stakeholders may need permits for the project to proceed. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for preparing the necessary documentation to apply for these permits from the appropriate authorities.

Project Control

As the project leader, you are responsible for managing the financial aspects of your projects. You will prepare a detailed proposal that includes the scope, budget, and timeline, and you must maintain oversight of these elements to ensure client satisfaction and the financial success of the organization.

Supervise colleagues responsible for the technical aspects of the projects, including designs, calculations, reports, and analyses. You will lead the team to ensure alignment with client and stakeholder requirements while maintaining oversight of the project’s scope, budget, and timeline.

What does this role mean for your development?

At Rotterdam Engineering, your development is our priority. In this role, you will gain experience across a wide range of applications with different projects and clients. We specialize in various disciplines such as Water, Hydrogen, Heat, Steam, Natural Gas, and Drinking Water. Each discipline provides a unique opportunity to gain specific knowledge, allowing you to explore what best aligns with your interests and goals.

In short, the world of underground infrastructure is a place where your development will continually progress. To expand your knowledge further, we provide personalized guidance and opportunities to participate in relevant internal and external courses.

As part of the Universal Pipeline Association network, we operate independently, but work collaboratively to achieve innovative solutions by leveraging each other’s growth potential.

Who are we looking for?

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a comparable role.

A technical HBO or WO degree, such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.

You possess strong organizational skills and can communicate effectively.

You are an independent thinker and are assertive in your beliefs.

You have a good sense of your stakeholders' interests.

You are flexible and curious.

You can maintain a broad perspective.

You work proactively and are solution-oriented.

You work well both independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

Relevant work experience is a plus.

What do we offer?

Good primary and secondary employment conditions, including travel reimbursement, time-for-time compensation, a home office allowance, and a pension scheme.

Challenging work on complex and relevant projects with various clients in the energy transition sector.

Opportunities for rapid growth—with respect to both your role as well as your salary

Friendly colleagues, great coffee, and an inspiring office in the heart of Rotterdam.

Are you looking for a people-oriented organization with a passion for technology?

A company where your personal and professional development take priority? Where we collaborate to tackle the most exciting technical challenges in underground infrastructure?

We are the joining force in the Energy Transition—the bridge between source and consumer. Our focus lies with projects that recognize the importance of sustainability and social interests.

What do we do?

Rotterdam Engineering is a member of UPA, a collective of engineering firms leading in the field of underground infrastructure and transport pipeline systems. We are involved in the entirety of the engineering process, from conceptual design to the coordination of execution and implementation. We work with municipalities, water authorities, energy companies, network operators, and contractors. We have expertise in a wide range of disciplines: Hydrogen, Heat, CO2, Steam, Drinking Water, Green Gas, Natural Gas, and Pressurized Sewer Systems. In our projects, we strive to create strong and conscientious designs that integrate technology, environmental considerations, costs, and practical feasibility.

By fostering a work environment that ensures the following 5 principles:

Empowering you to make the right decisions

At RE, we focus on identifying and developing your strengths.

We have seen how this stimulates motivation and generates successful outcomes. Effectively playing to your strengths and interests will yield the best results, and in turn be of the greatest benefit to the organization.

Your professional and personal development is central

Rotterdam Engineering provides you with not only the opportunity, but the tools to achieve your personal goals, address your needs, and realize your ambitions both in and out of the office. The way to do great work is to be passionate about what you do. This is what allows us to continually grow as an organization.

A young organization with ample opportunity for freedom and responsibility.

Together, we help you to identify the responsibilities you can and want to take on. You are given the freedom and trust to demonstrate your capabilities.

As a young organization, we prioritize trust and are committed to supporting your contributions and creativity by leveraging our extensive knowledge and experience to ensure quality.

A typical pragmatic Rotterdam attitude

Action speaks louder than words. We approach our work with a pragmatic focus on results, fully engaged and ready to tackle challenges head-on. We believe in learning through experience and remaining committed until we achieve our goals. While mistakes are a part of the process, the true failure lies in not learning from them. It's essential to concentrate on how to recover and move forward after setbacks.

We value team connection

Our motto is 'Work hard, play hard.' We believe that alongside hard work, it's important to create space for relaxation. Our office provides various opportunities to unwind, helping everyone return to work feeling rejuvenated. We also prioritize team bonding through group outings and activities. After all, we achieve our goals together.

Society of Engineers

Rotterdam Engineering is part of a network of engineers. Together we form Society of Engineers . A brand of UPA Group.